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Electric Wire Rope Hoist

Types of wire rope hoists designs for overhead hoist cranes- explosion-proof cable hoist, low profile wire hoist & single & double girder hoists for your hoist cranes.

Lifting Capacity 0.5 ton, 1 ton, 2 ton, 3 ton, 5 ton, 10 ton, upto 32 ton
Lifting Height 6m to 50m
Lifting Speed 3.5/0.35m/min to 8/0.8m/min
Working Class M3, M4
Ambient Temperature -20℃ to 40℃

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Electric Wire Rope Hoists

Large capacity, wide use, electric wire rope hoists for sale. Tailored industrial crane hoist design be your cost-effective industrial hoist solution!

Electric wire rope hoists with various designs and configurations are one of the most frequently used electric hoists & cranes hoists for light duty and moderate duty material handling with standard capacity of 500kg to 32 ton and maximum lifting up to 100 meters. Electric cable hoists and electric wire hoists are very flexible and versatile which can be installed on a single girder hoist crane, monorails, linear curve beams or be used as the hoisting systems on double beam crane, gantry hoist crane, overhead hoist crane, cantilever jib hoist cranes, etc. Electric wire rope hoists are widely used in industrial and mining enterprises, workshops, terminals and other places because of small volume, light weight& simple operation, etc.

Basic Types of Electric Wire Rope Hoists

Basic type of wire rope hoists are often consisted of the engine, transmission mechanism, rolling drum, hooks, and wire ropes, etc. The electric wire rope hoist can be designed with single lifting speed or double lifting speed which are the CD type rope hoist and MD type rope hoist, one of the most frequent used crane hoists . Single speed hoist has a normal speed of 8 m/min, which is used for general material handing in most occasions. Double speed hoist has two separately speeds: 8 m/min and 0.8 m/min. At the speed of 0.8 m/min, the electric wire hoists can be used to hoist the fragile objects slowly and carefully and also the electric rope hoist can be used for handling loads required high precision such as the installation and changing of molds in foundry factory and plastic processing factories,etc.
CD Single Speed Wire Rope Hoist

CD Single Speed Wire Rope Hoist
Lifting Capacity: 0.5 ton, 1 ton, 3 ton, 5 ton, 10 ton up to 32 ton.
Lifting Height: 6m to 50m.
Lifting Speed: 5m/min to 8m/min.
Working Class: M3, M
Ambient Temperature: -20℃ to 40℃.

MD Double Speed Wire Rope Hoist

MD Double Speed Wire Rope Hoist
Lifting Capacity: 0.5t to 32t.
Lifting Height: 6m to 48m.
Lifting Speed: 5/0.35m/min to 8/0.8m/min.
Working Class: M
Ambient Temperature: -20℃ to 40℃.

Fixed Type Wire Rope Hoist

Fixed Type Wire Rope Hoist
Lifting Capacity: 0.25t to 50t.
Lifting Height: 3m to 100m.
Lifting Speed: 0.33~8 m/min, Single or Dual Speed.
Working Class: M3, M
Ambient Temperature: -20℃ to 40℃.

Travelling Wire Rope Hoist

Travelling Wire Rope Hoist
Lifting Capacity: 0.25t to 50t.
Lifting Height: 3m to 100m.
Lifting Speed: 0.33~8 m/min, Single or Dual Speed.
Working Class: M3, M
Ambient Temperature: -20℃ to 40℃.

With advanced crane design concept and developed crane & hoist processing tectonics, the wire rope hoist is featured as compact structure,light-weight, smooth operation, greater lifting height, and energy saving, all of which makes the application of wire rope hoists able to reduce the crane costs on construction and operation and improve the overall quality and performance of the overhead electric hoist cranes.

Main Parameters of Basic Wire Rope Hoist

The basic parameters of the electric wire hoist are as following for your reference. As for the specifications and parameters of customized electric wire hoists, please feel free to contact us to get free consultation.
  • Electric hoist type: Basic CD/ MD wire rope hoist with single or double lifting speed.
  • Standard capacity of rope hoist: 0.5 ton to 32 ton- 0.5 ton, 1 ton, 2 ton, 3 ton, 5 ton,10 ton, 16ton, 20ton,up 32 ton, etc.
  • Lifting height of rope hoist: 6m to 100m - 6m, 9m, 12m, 18m, 24m, 30m, and Max.100m.
  • Lifting speed of electric wire rope hoist: 5m/min to 8m/min
  • Working class of electric wire rope hoist: M3, M4
  • Ambient temperature of electric rope hoist: -20℃ to 40℃
  • Custom designed wire rope hoists are available ahead of standard electric cable hoists.

Generally , the wire rope single speed hoist and double speed hoist has the advantages of compact structure, small and lighted weight, various configurations with larger lifting capacity for wide application, easy operation, high safety and reliability, high efficiency and long working life. If you need an electric hoists for your crane hoists, the electric wire rope hoists will be a option at cost-effective price.

Wire Rope Hoists Designed with Special Features

Based on CD/ MD electric wire rope hoists, several series of electric wire rope hoists are developed with features of low headroom or low profile hoist design, explosion proof hoist design, or heavy duty metallurgical wire rope hoist design with capacity up to 100 ton, and wire rope hoists with double hooks for loads with long lifting points, etc. With the featured hoist designs, the wire rope hoists are able to meet all your material handling requirements of various overhead travelling hoists cranes for industrial applications with high safety and efficiency.


The featured electric wire rope hoists are shown for your reference in the following:

  • Low headroom wire rope hoist- With low headroom & low profile hoist design, the electric wire rope hoists will be an excellent and economical hoisting equipment for workshops with limited working space or with capacity of 32 ton and lifting height up to 60 meters.
  • Explosion proof wire rope hoist -With featured of explosion proof , spark proof or spark resistant, the modified wire rope hoist are ideal for application in Zone 1 and 2 where high security are required for the hoist cranes.
  • Wire rope metallurgical hoist- Specially designed single girder wire rope hoists for metallurgical use , with hot temperature resistant, with capacity up to 10 ton, which are widely applied for hot metal or ladle handling in the melting metal sites of metallurgy & casting plants,etc.
  • Double hook rope hoist- The double hook wire rope hoists are series of customized electric wire rope hoists, which are designed on the basis of basic CD/ MD wire rope hoists developed for long loads handling with the high stability and efficiency.

Offering of Electric Wire Rope Hoists

Tailored industrial electric wire rope hoist design be your cost-effective industrial electric wire rope hoist crane solution!

How much does an electric wire rope hoist cost to buy? How much is the industrial electric wire rope hoist price and electric rope hoist rates for your application? As a hi-tech & innovation oriented electric hoist manufacturer and supplier, we have supplied various electric cable hoist solutions for multiple industrial sectors with full electric wire rope hoist services to save your money, time and energy.

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Single speed & double speed wire rope electric hoists

Standard single / double speed wire rope electric wire rope hoist

  • Lifting capacity of wire rope hoists: 0.5 ton to 32 ton
  • Lifting height of wire rope hoists: 6m to 50m
  • Lifting speed of wire rope hoists:5m/min to 8m/min
  • Working class of wire rope hoists:M3, M4
  • Ambient temperature of wire rope hoists:-20℃ to 40℃

Customized single speed or double speed wire rope hoists are available ahead of standard wire rope hoists. Click for more on single speed & double speed wire rope hoists. Contact us to get customized single speed & double speed electric wire rope hoist design and electric wire rope hoist price.

Low head room rope hoist up to 32 ton

Low head room wire rope electric wire rope hoist

  • Eelectric wire rope hoist type: wire rope hoists with low headroom & low profile design
  • Lifting capacity of low headroom wire rope hoist: 1ton to 32 ton
  • Lifting height of of low headroom wire rope hoist:6m,- 30m,
  • Lift Speed of of low headroom wire rope hoist: 0.8-8m/min
  • Working class of low headroom wire rope hoist: M3-M4

Customized low headroom wire rope hoists are available ahead of standard wire rope hoists. Click for more on low headroom wire rope hoists. Contact us to get customized low headroom wire rope hoists design and low headroom wire rope hoists price.

Electric wire rope hoist
Electric wire rope hoist

Explosion proof rope hoist up 16 ton

Main parameters of the explosion proof wire rope hoists:

  • Hoist Type: BCD wire rope hoists with features of explosion proof , spark resistance and flame proof
  • Lifting capacity of explosion proof wire rope hoist : 0.5~16t
  • Lifting height of explosion proof wire rope hoist: 6~18m
  • Working class of explosion proof wire rope hoist: M3
  • Ambient temperature of explosion proof wire rope hoist: -25~40℃

Customized explosion proof wire rope hoists are available ahead of standard wire rope hoists. Click for more on explosion proof electric wire rope hoist. Contact us to get customized explosion proof electric wire rope hoist design and explosion proof wire rope electric wire rope hoist price.

Metallurgical use heavy duty ladle hoist up to 10 ton

Metallurgical use wire rope electric wire rope hoist

  • Hoist crane Type: metallurgical use wire rope hoists, ladle hoists
  • Lifting capacity of ladle electric wire rope hoist : 1~10t
  • Lifting height of ladle electric wire rope hoist: 6~18m
  • Working class of ladle electric wire rope hoist: M5
  • Ambient temperature of ladle electric wire rope hoist: -10℃~+60℃

Customized metallurgical use wire rope hoists are available ahead of standard wire rope hoists. Click for more on ladle handling wire rope hoists. Contact us to get customized ladle electric wire rope hoist design and ladle electric wire rope hoist price.

Electric wire rope hoist
Electric wire rope hoist

Double hook wire rope hoists 0.5 tonto 32 ton

Double hook wire rope hoists

  • Lifting capacity of double hook wire rope hoists : 0.5t to 32t
  • Lifting height of double hook wire rope hoists : 6m to 50m
  • Lifting speed of double hook wire rope hoists : 5m/min to 8m/min
  • Working class of double hook wire rope hoists :M3, M4
  • Ambient temperature of double hook wire rope hoists : -20℃ to 40℃

Customized double hook wire rope hoists are available ahead of standard wire rope hoists. Click for more on double hook wire rope hoists. Contact us to get customized double hook wire rope hoists design and double hook electric wire rope hoist price.

Main Hoist Parts and Components FAQs

Common questions about the key components of electric wire rope hoists, their function, durability, and contribution to lifting performance and safety.

What is the wire rope hoist body?

The hoist body is the main frame, designed to be light yet durable to extend the service life of the hoist.

  • Supports all mechanical and electrical components of the hoist.
  • Reduces construction and operational costs while improving performance.
  • Durable design ensures stability and longevity in industrial use.

What is the function of the wire rope drum?

The wire rope drum winds and stores the lifting wire rope, ensuring smooth and safe lifting.

  • Made from seamless Q235B steel tube for strength.
  • Grooved drum ensures rope winds in one layer to minimize wear.
  • Mounted on ball bearings for smooth operation.

What does the wire rope guide do?

The wire rope guide directs the rope onto the drum, reducing wear and extending rope life.

  • Self-lubricating design enhances durability.
  • Prevents misalignment of the rope during lifting.
  • Ensures consistent performance over long-term use.

What is special about the wire rope?

The wire rope is made to ISO standards with high strength and flexibility for safe lifting.

  • Protected by steel castings and rope sheaves.
  • Prevents lateral slipping when slack.
  • Durable for repeated industrial lifting operations.

What is the hoist trolley cart?

The hoist trolley enables horizontal movement of the hoist along the crane beam.

  • Uses alloy gears and wheels for strength.
  • Tested at 125% of rated capacity for reliability.
  • Ensures smooth travel along the crane girder.

What is the function of the hoist reducer?

The hoist reducer adjusts torque and speed, providing smooth and controlled lifting.

  • Reduces wear on motor and mechanical parts.
  • Improves lifting precision.
  • Essential for safe and reliable hoist operation.

What are hook approach limits and lifting limit switches?

These safety devices prevent the hook from overtraveling vertically during lifting operations.

  • Optional based on user selection.
  • Protect the hoist and the load from collision or damage.
  • Ensure operator safety during lifting.

What is the overload protector?

The overload protector prevents lifting beyond the hoist's rated capacity.

  • Protects both the hoist mechanism and operator safety.
  • Ensures compliance with operational safety standards.
  • Reduces maintenance costs caused by overloading.

What is the electric control box?

The electric control box centralizes the hoist's electrical operation for easy and safe control.

  • Customized options available based on user requirements.
  • Controls lifting, lowering, and trolley travel functions.
  • Includes safety features like emergency stop and overload protection.

What are pendant and wireless remote controls?

Pendant and wireless remote controls allow safe, convenient operation of the hoist from a distance.

  • Pendant control uses low voltage for operator safety.
  • Wireless remote allows operation without physical connection.
  • Both feature UP/DOWN, Forward/Reverse, Start, and Emergency Stop functions.

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Applications of Electric Wire Rope Hoists

The electric wire rope hoists are widely used on overhead bridge crane, gantry crane, and jib cranes either in the configuration of single girder crane design or double girder crane design and also the electric wire hoists can be hung on H beam or i beam girder or liner curved beams for loads or products handling in various industrial applications such as in factories, warehouse, workshops, workstations, factories, wharf, mines, fright yards and others, etc.

Electric Wire Rope Hoist Types for Single Girder Cranes

The standard wire rope hoists is a typical single girder hoists or monorail hoists which are widely used on H beam or i beam girder or liner curved beams or installed on single girder overhead crane, single girder gantry crane and single girder jib cranes for light and moderate material handling.

The single girder wire rope hoists are typically used on single girder overhead hoist crane systems. With the monorail hoist trolley, the single girder wire rope hoists are attached and move along the bottom beam girder flange. The standard wire rope single girder hoists are normally adopted in the applications where there is no working height restrictions under the beam. For low headroom application, the low headroom wire rope hoists will be a better selection.

Overhead wire rope hoist crane

Overhead wire rope hoist crane
Electric wire rope hoists used on single girder overhead travelling crane. Contact us to get more on electric wire rope hoist crane design and hoist crane price.

Electric wire rope hoist gantry crane

Electric wire rope hoist gantry crane
Electric wire rope hoists used on single girder overhead travelling gantry crane. Contact us to get more on electric wire rope hoist crane design and gantry hoist crane price.

Electric wire rope hoist jib crane

Electric wire rope hoist jib crane
Electric wire rope hoists can be used on various jib cranes including pillar jib crane, wall mounted and wall travelling hoist jib crane, etc. Contact us to get your process designed rope hoist crane and crane price.

Portable gantry crane

Portable gantry crane
Electric wire rope hoist also can be used on small gantry cranes for light duty material handling with features of small, convenient and economical. Contact us to get portable hoist gantry crane and price.

Single girder ladle handling hoist crane

Single girder ladle handling hoist crane
Specially designed electric wire rope hoist for ladle handling which can be used on single girder overhead crane for ladle handling with high safety and cost-effective.

Electric wire rope hoist low headroom crane

Electric wire rope hoist low headroom crane
The hoist crane is a special designed single girder overhead crane with the lifting hoist placed at aside of the main girder to improve the lifting height. It is a low cost low headroom wire rope hoist crane.

Electric Wire Rope Crab Trolley Hoists for Double Girder Cranes

Double girder hoist or is a crab trolley hoist is developed on the basic of single speed & double speed electric wire rope hoist, which is consisted of electric wire hoist, rope hoist trolley, hoist trolley motor, hoist trolley wheel,and hoist trolley frame,etc. With double girder hoist design, the electric cable hoists can be used on double beam overhead cranes and double girder gantry cranes for general material handling.

The hoist trolleys also called hoist crabs are designed for double girder cranes which are good hoisting solutions for heavy duty overhead material handling with higher safe working loads . A hoist crab rides on the two crane girders and runs along the top edge, with the rope with hook moving up and down between the two girders to attach to the load. The double girder hoist crab system enables the maximum possible height of lift under the crane beam, however, because the double girder hoist crab trolley sits on top of the beam, more height will be required above the crane beam girders, up into the roof space.A double girder wire rope hoist is typically used in areas where heavy duty lifting equipment is needed such as heavy foundries, large factories and manufacturing plants.

Electric wire rope hoist with hoist trolley

Electric wire rope hoist with hoist trolley
Electric wire rope hoist with hoist trolley are widely used on double girder cranes, including double girder overhead crane, double girder gantry crane, double girder truss crane, or processed industrial cranes, etc.

Double girder overhead crane

Double girder overhead crane
Double girder wire rope hoist crane is one of the most economical heavy duty overhead crane for various industrial application. Contact us to get customized double girder hoist crane design and good price.

Double girder gantry crane

Double girder gantry crane
Double girder gantry crane with wire rope hoist for outdoor material handling. The box girder hoist gantry cranes can be designed in various configurations for your selection.

Truss gantry crane

Truss gantry crane
Truss girder gantry cranes are designed with high wind resistance, which are widely used in windy areas. Customized truss gantry cranes are available.

Electric wire rope hoist crane with double girder crane design

Electric wire rope hoist crane with double girder crane design
Wide specifications, various designs, heavy duty application, good hoist crane price.

Customized electric wire rope hoist crane

Customized electric wire rope hoist crane
Customized wire rope hoist trolley cranes are available for your specific application and lifting requirements.

Electric Wire Rope Hoists FAQs

Common questions from crane buyers about electric wire rope hoists, lifting capacity, specifications, applications, safety features, and how to select the right hoist for industrial crane systems.

What is an electric wire rope hoist used for?

An electric wire rope hoist is used to lift, lower, and move heavy loads safely in industrial material handling systems.

  • Commonly installed on overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and jib cranes.
  • Widely used in factories, warehouses, workshops, and manufacturing plants.
  • Suitable for lifting machinery, steel structures, molds, and heavy materials.
  • Can run on I-beams, H-beams, or crane trolley systems.

What lifting capacity should I choose for an electric wire rope hoist?

The correct lifting capacity depends on the maximum weight of the load and the required safety margin.

  • Standard lifting capacities usually range from 0.5 ton to 32 tons.
  • Common choices include 1 ton, 3 ton, 5 ton, 10 ton, and 20 ton wire rope hoists.
  • Heavy duty hoists can reach 50 tons or more for specialized lifting tasks.
  • The hoist capacity should exceed the total weight of the load and lifting accessories.

What is the difference between a single speed and double speed wire rope hoist?

A single speed hoist lifts at one constant speed while a double speed hoist offers both normal and slow precision lifting speeds.

  • Single speed hoists are suitable for general material handling tasks.
  • Double speed hoists provide slow lifting for precise positioning.
  • Slow lifting speeds are useful for mold installation and equipment assembly.
  • Dual speed hoists improve lifting control and operational safety.

What lifting height can an electric wire rope hoist achieve?

Electric wire rope hoists are available with lifting heights ranging from several meters to over 100 meters.

  • Standard lifting heights include 6 m, 9 m, 12 m, 18 m, 24 m, and 30 m.
  • Customized hoists can reach higher lifting heights for large buildings or plants.
  • Lifting height depends on wire rope length and drum design.
  • Proper lifting height ensures safe and efficient load handling.

Can electric wire rope hoists be used with different types of cranes?

Yes, electric wire rope hoists can be installed on multiple crane systems for various industrial lifting applications.

  • Used on single girder overhead cranes for light to medium duty lifting.
  • Installed on double girder cranes for heavier loads.
  • Compatible with gantry cranes, jib cranes, and monorail systems.
  • Can operate with fixed mounting or travelling trolley mechanisms.

What are the main components of an electric wire rope hoist?

An electric wire rope hoist consists of several mechanical and electrical components designed for safe lifting operations.

  • Electric motor that provides lifting power.
  • Gear reducer to control torque and lifting speed.
  • Wire rope drum and steel wire rope for lifting movement.
  • Hook block and hoist trolley for supporting and moving loads.
  • Control system, limit switches, and safety protection devices.

What safety features should a wire rope hoist have?

A reliable electric wire rope hoist should include multiple safety devices to protect both equipment and operators.

  • Overload protection system to prevent excessive lifting loads.
  • Upper and lower limit switches to control hook travel.
  • Emergency stop buttons for immediate shutdown.
  • Low voltage pendant control or wireless remote operation.
  • Protective rope guide and drum design to prevent rope damage.

What is a low headroom wire rope hoist?

A low headroom wire rope hoist is designed to maximize lifting height in workshops with limited overhead space.

  • The hoist structure is positioned beside the girder instead of directly below.
  • This design increases available lifting height under the crane beam.
  • Ideal for facilities with restricted ceiling clearance.
  • Commonly used in compact factories and production workshops.

Are explosion proof wire rope hoists required in hazardous environments?

Explosion proof wire rope hoists are required in industrial environments where flammable gases or dust may be present.

  • Commonly used in chemical plants, oil refineries, and gas facilities.
  • Equipped with spark resistant materials and explosion proof electrical systems.
  • Designed to meet hazardous area safety requirements.
  • Reduce ignition risks during lifting operations.

How long does an electric wire rope hoist typically last?

A well maintained electric wire rope hoist can operate reliably for many years in industrial environments.

  • Typical service life can reach 10 to 20 years.
  • Regular inspection of wire rope, motor, and brake extends lifespan.
  • Routine lubrication reduces wear on mechanical components.
  • Avoiding overload operation helps maintain long-term performance.

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Electric cable hoists and electric wire hoists are very flexible and versatile which can be installed on a single girder hoist crane, monorails, linear curve beams or be used as the hoisting systems on double beam crane, gantry hoist crane, overhead hoist crane, cantilever jib hoist cranes, etc. Electric wire rope hoists are widely used in industrial and mining enterprises, workshops, terminals and other places because of small volume, light weight& simple operation, etc.

Tailored wire rope hoists are available with customized lifting capacity, hook height, and travelling speed. Please feel free to contact us to get your customized electric wire rope hoists.

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